Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Triton College
River Grove, IL · Associate's Degree · about 370 graduates a year
Triton College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Triton College Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
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| 375 | Lenoir Community College Kinston, NC | $44,556 | $47,815 | #243 | $33,374 |
| 376 | SUNY Morrisville Morrisville, NY | $44,543 | $42,396 | #587 | $26,602 |
| 377 | Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA | $44,541 | $45,299 | #377 | $25,868 |
| 378 | Triton College River Grove, IL | $44,502 | $43,723 | #487 | $27,342 |
| 379 | City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College Chicago, IL | $44,477 | $43,698 | #490 | $31,322 |
| 380 | Gateway Community and Technical College Florence, KY | $44,425 | $50,303 | #124 | $36,311 |
| 381 | Eastern Shore Community College Melfa, VA | $44,408 | $40,438 | #694 | — |
Other Majors at Triton College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $81,882 | $63,003 | #396 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $72,368 | $62,280 | #144 of 560 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $52,421 | $29,069 | #34 of 85 |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions | $50,934 | $34,697 | #8 of 13 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Triton College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,342 one year after graduating and $44,502 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Triton College rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Triton College ranks #378 by median pay four years after graduation, and #487 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Triton College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,184.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.